Job Description
Development Director
The Development Director is responsible for spearheading a development plan and structure to generate new revenue and steward our current supporters to continue the mission and increase the sustainability of the Stark County Hunger Task Force. This position works directly with the Executive Director on achieving fundraising goals.
Key Duties
Develop and execute a strategic fundraising plan to sustain the organization’s mission to feed the hungry in Stark County which includes:
● a case for support.
● annual fund
● grants
● major/capital gifts
● special fundraising events
● planned/endowment gifts
Build a major gift program that manages and engages our current major gift donors and conducts prospect research, donor cultivation, and solicitations
Develop and execute an annual giving and planned giving program to include personalized solicitations (face-to-face, phone and appeal letters or mail solicitations)
Responsible for the planning and strategy for underwriting and corporate giving/partnership strategy as it relates to our annual events and other donor cultivation
Development Director
Prepares reports and statistical analysis with the team for meetings and other constituencies, covering donor activity and keeps track of annual budget performance on a monthly basis
Assist with strategy and donor cultivation for successful implementation of the Hunger at Home Annual Campaign
Support broader development activities to assist the staff, board and volunteers to achieve fundraising goals
Work with staff to maintain and improve web pages and communications that support online giving
Utilize CRM software to achieve fundraising goals and ensure accurate donor records; the staff responsible for data entry and gift processing
Responsible for the development, writing and reporting of all grants in collaboration with the Executive Director
Must be accessible for occasional weekend, after-hours events and donor cultivation
Point person for the annual United Way campaign
Other duties as assigned
Skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Self-manager and team builder
Strong interpersonal skills, positive attitude, shows concern for others and community, self-confident and good listening ability
Constituent Relationship Management software
Microsoft Office skills
Innovative
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree and 3 plus years professional fundraising experience
Job Type
Full-time
Hybrid: 3 days in office, 2 days remote (after training)
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